James Whitaker serves as Truman Project's Regional Field Director for Lousiana, Arkansas, Florida, and Missouri. In this capacity, he recruits and organizes veterans for Operation FREE -- a coalition of national security and veterans organizations organized in order to combat America's over-reliance on oil and the national security effects of climate change. 

Mr. Whitaker is a self-proclaimed "military brat" having spent his childhood bouncing around to various U.S. military installations as the son of an Air Force officer.  After high school, James finally made roots in the Midwest attending the University of Missouri and participating mostly in Missouri politics upon his graduation.  He is a former campaign and legislative staffer for Senator Claire McCaskill and congressional intern for now retired Congressman Lane Evans.  He is an avid sports enthusiast as both a watcher and participant and is active in several local organized sports leagues.

James can be reached at James@trumanproject.org.